These are the most complete NBA predictions you'll find for the 2011-2012 season.

Over the next 56 slides, you'll find a plethora of information.

First, you'll see the projected standings of the Eastern Conference, including the predicted record and justification for each and every team. The same information will follow for the Western Conference.

But since there's more to the league than just the regular season, I've also included predictions for each postseason series from the first round through the NBA Finals.

After that, you'll find all the major awards in the NBA: NBA Finals MVP, regular season MVP, Rookie of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Sixth Man of the Year, scoring champion, Coach of the Year and Most Improved Player.

Finally, I've included all of the major All-Something teams: All-Defensive First and Second Teams, All-Rookie First and Second Teams, All-NBA First, Second and Third Teams and the All-Star Team for each conference.

Eastern Conference No. 15: Charlotte Bobcats

Reggie Williams should earn a starting nod over Gerald Henderson by the end of the season and the sooner that happens, the better for the Bobcats.

Regardless, it's going to be a tough season, and the Bobcats will have to entertain themselves with the exploits of Kemba Walker during his rookie season. Walker is a bona fide stud and will be fully capable of winning a few games by himself as a rookie. Unfortunately, top pick Bismack Biyombo will not be joining the Bobcats this season.

With Corey Maggette, Boris Diaw and Tyrus Thomas joining the cause, there isn't any hope for the playoffs whatsoever.

Eastern Conference No. 14: Cleveland Cavaliers

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The Cleveland Cavaliers may have landed Kyrie Iriving with the No. 1 overall pick of the 2011 NBA Draft, and then added Tristan Thompson just a few picks later, but that's not going to keep them from being the NBA's cellar-dwellers this season.

A lineup of Irving, Anthony Parker, Omri Casspi, Antawn Jamison and Anderson Varejao to start the season is anything but inspiring.

This team could be worth watching just to catch the two talented rookies, but it could also be worth watching to see the highlights that their opponents will inevitably produce.

With Christian Eyenga and Manny Harris coming of the bench, there is still potential in Cleveland. There just isn't enough talent for Dan Gilbert to be satisfied yet.

Eastern Conference No. 13: Toronto Raptors

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I may be a little bit higher on the Toronto Raptors this season than most people, but that's primarily because I'm a believer in some of their young talent.

DeMar DeRozan is in line for a breakout year after adding some scoring punch to his game last season. The athletic guard is going to have a number of highlight plays and help the Raptors cause quite often this year.

Another player who's going to become a much bigger name is Ed Davis. Lining up at center for the Raptors this season, Davis is a name you want to remember.

Linas Kleiza is likewise going to improve and Jose Calderon is an underrated point guard.

The Raptors won't be good, but they won't be the worst team in the league anymore.

Eastern Conference No. 12: Detroit Pistons

It's a true testament to the futility at the bottom of the Eastern Conference that the Detroit Pistons are only the third-worst team in this half of the league.

But that said, there is a lot of potential in Detroit.

Brandon Knight could make a huge impact for the Pistons during his rookie season and he'll join Rodney Stuckey (when he signs with the Pistons as I expect him to eventually do) in a talented but unpredictable backcourt.

Greg Monroe is in line for a huge season and will prove to be one of the more valuable centers in the NBA this season.

Eastern Conference No. 11: New Jersey Nets

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If the New Jersey Nets manage to land Dwight Howard, they'll shoot up the standings. But now that Superman looks likely to remain with the Orlando Magic until the trading deadline, it's all about Deron Williams this season.

Williams is an absolutely incredible point guard and he's single-handedly capable of carrying this team for some of the season. But with a condensed, brutal schedule, even Williams is going to wear down.

Marshon Brooks is also going to be a high impact rookie for the Nets. The shooting guard will likely start the season out backing up Anthony Morrow, but he may be starting by the end of the season.

This team doesn't have much upside, but they aren't going to be the 12-70 Nets of old.

Eastern Conference No. 8: Philadelphia 76ers

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The Philadelphia 76ers have to play in a tough division now that the New Jersey Nets and New York Knicks have both improved, but they will join the aforementioned two squads among the plethora of teams expected to improve during the 2011-2012 season.

I'm not afraid to admit that I love almost every player on this squad.

Nikola Vucevic is one of my favorite sleepers in the rookie class and the underrated seven-footer should be able to help mitigate the detrimental impact that the incredibly soft Spencer Hawes sometimes has during games.

Jrue Holiday is going to continue to improve and should be one of the better point guards in the Eastern Conference this season. He's joined by Thaddeus Young, another player who's going to break out in a big way this year.

Eastern Conference No. 6: Atlanta Hawks

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The Atlanta Hawks' biggest loss of the offseason was Jamal Crawford, a player capable of either winning a game or losing a contest single-handedly on any given night.

To make up for the loss, the Hawks signed veteran shooting guards Tracy McGrady and Jerry Stackhouse. They also added Vladimir Radmanovic to space the floor and drafted underrated big man Keith Benson in the second round of the 2011 NBA Draft.

Al Horford is only going to get better. Joe Johnson can't possibly play as badly as he did last year and will be fully healthy this season. Josh Smith showed up to training camp lighter than ever and should be an All-Star this season.

But the biggest improvement in Atlanta is going to be that of Jeff Teague. The young point guard was sensational during the playoffs and should play a featured role in the Atlanta offense during the upcoming campaign.

Eastern Conference No. 5: Orlando Magic

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I guess the Orlando Magic have had a successful offseason since Dwight Howard is still going to be lining up for them when the regular season starts.

But other than that, the Magic haven't done much to make their team better. The biggest upgrade the team made was swapping Brandon Bass with the Boston Celtics for Glen Davis. They also re-signed Jason Richardson.

Exciting, I know.

The Magic are going to be good because of the greatness of Dwight Howard, but they aren't going to be able to make a push into the elite group of teams in the Eastern Conference.

Eastern Conference No. 4: Boston Celtics

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A lot of people are ready to write off the Boston Celtics this year because of the brutal 66-game schedule and the advancing ages of the team's core, but I'm still feeling this season as their last hurrah.

The only moves the Celtics made this offseason of any significance were trading Glen Davis for Brandon Bass and drafting two Purdue Boilermakers in E'twaun Moore and JaJuan Johnson. But none of the three new players will make much of a difference this season.

It's still all about Rajon Rondo and his ability to distribute the ball effectively to Ray Allen, Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett.

They're no longer a truly elite team, but they'll still be competitive in the Eastern Conference, especially in their weak division.

Eastern Conference No. 3: New York Knicks

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The New York Knicks may have made the best free agent signing of any team in the NBA this offseason when they inked Tyson Chandler to a big deal.

Chandler is the perfect center for the New York Knicks: a defensively-oriented rebounding stud who doesn't need to score a lot to be happy. He'll blend in perfectly with Carmelo Anthony and Amar'e Stoudemire and make the Knicks remarkably better on the defensive end of the court.

Iman Shumpert has a high ceiling but probably won't contribute much during his rookie season. Toney Douglas and Landry Fields will likely be big contributors during the 2011-2012 season though.

Eastern Conference No. 2: Chicago Bulls

The Chicago Bulls had the top record in the Eastern Conference last season, and they're not going to get worse this year. They just won't improve quite as much as the Miami Heat.

Derrick Rose is the NBA's reigning MVP and he's poised to back up that award with another sensational season alongside the Bulls' plethora of young talents, namely Joakim Noah, Taj Gibson and Omer Asik.

If Carlos Boozer stays healthy this year, a big if, the Bulls will reap the benefits.

Additionally, the signing of Rip Hamilton will finally give this team the shooting guard it was lacking.

Eastern Conference No. 1: Miami Heat

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Remember how poorly the Miami Heat started out last season? That won't happen again.

LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh are all used to playing with each other now. They're more motivated than ever to win a title and end the ridiculous amount of hatred spewed in their general direction.

After re-signing Mario Chalmers and drafting Norris Cole, the Heat have a solid albeit unspectacular rotation at the point guard position. Plus, the addition of Shane Battier will do wonders both on the court and in the locker room as Battier is a top-notch defender and one of the most cerebral players in the league.

With everyone in better shape than ever before, including Eddy Curry, who dropped 70 pounds, the Heat are on a mission this year.

If anything, I'm worried that this prediction may be too conservative.

Western Conference No. 15: Minnesota Timberwolves

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The Minnesota Timberwolves aren't going to be a terrible team this season. They just have the misfortune of playing in the Western Conference, as almost every team in the conference is going to be at least decent.

Minnesota has an insane amount of talent on their squad. It just won't all come together this season. Kevin Love is an established star, but Michael Beasley, Derrick Williams and the rest of the forwards have a long ways to go to realize their true potential.

Ricky Rubio is the other big addition to the team, but he's basically going to be a much worse version of Rajon Rondo this season. He can't shoot at all and his passing is magical. He's just not as developed and his defense is much worse.

The Timberwolves are going to be fun to watch for brief spurts, but they won't win many games.

Western Conference No. 14: Sacramento Kings

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The Sacramento Kings are much like the Minnesota Timberwolves. They have a lot of young talent that hasn't reached its full potential quite yet. But the Kings are just a little bit further along than the Wolves.

DeMarcus Cousins could turn into a star this season. I'm fully expecting for him to average 20 points and 10 rebounds per game if he can keep his head on straight. The former Kentucky Wildcat has a ridiculous amount of skill.

At the point guard position, Tyreke Evans is going to be looking to rebound from a disappointing sophomore campaign, one plagued by injury. If he regains his 20-point, five-rebound, five-assist form from his rookie season, the Kings could exceed these expectations.

Marcus Thornton is an underrated scorer, J.J. Hickson and Donte Greene are intriguing young pieces and Jimmer Fredette could be a terrific rookie. He could also be a huge bust. We're just not sure yet.

Western Conference No. 12: Denver Nuggets

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The Denver Nuggets may have been just fine without Carmelo Anthony for the end of last season, but it's going to be tougher to survive a full season with the services of one of the premier players in the NBA.

This is especially true when half of last year's roster will be playing in China.

If Arron Afflalo re-signs with the team, they'll be in better shape. That's just not a guarantee quite yet.

Somewhat surprisingly, Nene Hilario will be returning to the Mile High City and he's a player that the Nuggets couldn't afford to have lost. Ty Lawson and Danilo Gallinari are also brimming over with potential.

There's no true alpha dog in Denver this season and that's going to come back to bite them.

Western Conference No. 11: Utah Jazz

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The Utah Jazz are finally going to feel the repercussions of no Deron Williams for an entire season. They'll have to make do with a backcourt of Devin Harris and C.J. Miles with Raja Bells and talented rookie Alec Burks coming off the bench.

It's the frontcourt that makes the Jazz.

Gordon Hayward is going to break out this season, and Paul Millsap and Al Jefferson are already established big men for the team. If Derrick Favors improves dramatically and Enes Kanter makes good on his draft position, there could be a big competition for playing time in Utah.

I have to find one negative here though and that's the loss of Andrei Kirilenko. AK47 is going to show just how valuable he was to the team as the Jazz struggle in his absence.

Western Conference No. 10: Golden State Warriors

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I have a lot of confidence in Mark Jackson, the new head coach of the Golden State Warriors. He should finally be able to bring some sort of defensive attitude to a team that has previously struggled to understand what the concept actually means.

There isn't a single player in the fourth decade of his life, making Kwame Brown and Louis Almundson the two oldest players on the roster.

As expected, the offense is going to be stellar once more. Stephen Curry and Monta Ellis form one of the premier backcourts in the NBA and Dorell Wright can knock down any and all three-point shots. A healthy David Lee only adds to the versatility of this offense.

They'll win games thanks to their offense and young legs, an invaluable asset as the condensed season proceeds.

Western Conference No. 9: New Orleans Hornets

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There's going to be a drop-off in New Orleans after the loss of Chris Paul, the best point guard in the NBA. But the Hornets are still going to be a sneakily good team in the Western Conference, hallenging for a playoff spot all season long.

They'll also get to wait and have a high pick in the loaded 2012 NBA Draft, thanks to the unprotected Minnesota Timberwolves pick they got from the Los Angeles Clippers.

Jarret Jack will take over from CP3 and show once more why he's one of the more underrated floor generals in the league.

Without David West, Eric Gordon will have to shoulder the scoring load, and he'll have an even easier time breaking out to the extent that people were expecting even when he was still in L.A.

Al-Farouq Aminu has a lot of potential and Chris Kaman will be a solid, although unspectacular center for the Hornets.

If anything, the Hornets got better than they would have been without trading away Paul.

Western Conference No. 8: Houston Rockets

Even without Yao Ming on the squad, the Houston Rockets are going to be a solid team that should back its way into the postseason.

Kyle Lowry and Goran Dragic are going to form a great rotation at point guard, a job made much simpler by the presence of the incredible scoring talent known as Kevin Martin.

Luis Scola is a top-notch player as well, and will likely perform well in obscurity for yet another season. With the addition of Chandler Parsons and Marcus Morris, as well as the expected breakout of Chase Budinger, the Rockets could be quite good.

They won't be fun to watch and there won't be any All-Stars on this squad, but they'll win games.

Western Conference No. 6: Portland Trail Blazers

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The recent addition of Jamal Crawford was the good news that the Portland Trail Blazers so sorely needed.

Other than that, this offseason was terrible for the Blazers. They had to deal with the unexpectedly early retirement of Brandon Roy and his degenerate knees. That had to get excited about the possibility of a healthy Greg Oden before learning that he had suffered a setback and would miss the entire season.

They even had to learn that LaMarcus Aldridge had health problems and would need to miss training camp until the start of the regular season.

Despite all of those problems, the Blazers are going to be a very solid team.

Aldridge is a legitimate star, and Gerald Wallace is not too far behind. Wesley Matthews is going to be absolutely incredible without Roy blocking his path. Raymond Felton and Nicolas Batum are going to be solid players, and Nolan Smith will contribute during his rookie season.

Western Conference No. 3: Dallas Mavericks

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The Dallas Mavericks may be the reigning world champions, but Mark Cuban is going to have to deal with a few depressing realities.

First of all, the Mavs are old. Every member of the starting lineup is over 30 years old and that's going to hurt them as the games start to pile up. There's no telling how long Jason Kidd, Vince Carter, Shawn Marion, and Brendan Haywood can continue to play at the same level. I'm excluding Dirk Nowitzki from that because he's still going to be absolutely incredible.

The acquisition of Lamar Odom is going to help, but it won't mitigate the effects of age and the losses of Caron Butler, Tyson Chandler and J.J. Barea.

Western Conference No. 2: San Antonio Spurs

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Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili are almost to the AARP point of their careers, but they're still going to be productive players. The same can be said about Tony Parker (the productive part, not the AARP part).

Kawhi Leonard is going to have to play at an All-Star level though if the San Antonio Spurs are going to remain at the top of the Western Conference. No offense to the former San Diego State standout, but that's probably not going to happen during his rookie season.

There are quite a few young players on this squad, but they won't be making enough of an impact to give the Spurs a No. 1 seed.

Western Conference No. 1: Oklahoma City Thunder

With the duo of Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant lining up for the Oklahoma City Thunder, this squad has to be the favorite in the Western Conference.

Westbrook is one of the top point guards in the NBA, and Durant is one of the top contenders for a third straight scoring title.

As good as this team was last season, just imagine how incredible they're going to be if Serge Ibaka and his new mid-range jump shot breaks out and becomes as good on offense as defense. Just imagine how incredible they will be if James Harden's on-court greatness can match his beard.

This team, complete with the new slim-n-trim Kendrick Perkins, is not only going to be fun to watch, but they're also going to be incredibly good.

Eastern Conference First Round Matchups

This matchup isn't even going to be close. The Miami Heat have three players better than anyone on the Philadelphia 76ers' roster.

Miami Heat 4, Philadelphia 76ers 0

2. Chicago Bulls vs. 7. Indiana Pacers

As much as I want to say that David West and the Indiana Pacers will surprise people (and this is out of an affinity for the Pacers and not a dislike for the Bulls), there's no way that they're going to hang with Derrick Rose and the Chicago Bulls.

Chicago Bulls 4, Indiana Pacers 1

3. New York Knicks vs. 6. Atlanta Hawks

The Atlanta Hawks aren't going to have a secret weapon like Jeff Teague this go-round in the playoffs. With a full season to mesh, the duo of Amar'e Stoudemire and Carmelo Anthony is going to be a force to be reckoned with.

New York Knicks 4, Atlanta Hawks 1

4. Boston Celtics vs. 5. Orlando Magic

I'm predicting that the Boston Celtics will have either traded Rajon Rondo by this point or they'll be missing a crucial part of their team do to the likelihood of injury to an aging lineup. On the other hand, the Magic could be missing Dwight Howard.

Eastern Conference Semifinals

Once again, this one's not going to be close. The Miami Heat's Big Three is drastically superior to the Boston Celtics' Big Three.

Miami Heat 4, Boston Celtics 1

2. Chicago Bulls vs. 3. New York Knicks

Here's the only upset pick I'm making thus far in the Eastern Conference playoffs. Tyson Chandler will prove to be the difference maker and validate every penny that the New York Knicks spent on him. Many will also view this series as Iman Shumpert's coming out party.

The Miami Heat are going to be on a mission all season and will stop at nothing short of a semi-validating championship. On the other hand, the New York Knicks are going to still be fighting to regain their relevance in the NBA.

As tough as it is to win in Madison Square Garden, it's going to be even more difficult to win in South Beach. Home court advantage is going to be the crucial advantage for Miami.

Western Conference First Round Matchups

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1. Oklahoma City Thunder vs. 8. Houston Rockets

Remember what I said about the No. 1 vs. No. 8 matchup in the Eastern Conference? The same may be true here. But the end of the season, James Harden/Serge Ibaka may very well be better than any player on the Houston Rockets.

Oklahoma City Thunder 4, Houston Rockets 1

2. San Antonio Spurs vs. 7. Memphis Grizzlies

At this point in the season, the youth of the Memphis Grizzlies is going to help significantly while the San Antonio Spurs' age is going to be catching up to them. I expect this to be a close, hard-fought battle from start to finish.

Memphis Grizzlies 4, San Antonio Spurs 3

3. Dallas Mavericks vs. 6. Portland Trail Blazers

As we learned last year, don't bet against Dirk Nowitzki in the postseason.

Dallas Mavericks 4, Portland Trail Blazers 2

4. Los Angeles Lakers vs. 5. Los Angeles Clippers

This would be the coolest first round playoff matchup ever: the battle for Los Angeles. Chris Paul almost single-handedly beat the Lakers last season and now he has significantly more help. He and Blake Griffin will officially become the kings of L.A. with a victory in this series.

Western Conference Semifinals

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1. Oklahoma City Thunder vs. 5. Los Angeles Clippers

This meeting of two of the most young and exciting teams in the NBA would be another series that you couldn't miss and still call yourself a basketball fan. As many alley-oops as DeAndre Jordan and Blake Griffin would throw down, Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant would match. The Thunder just have too much talent to go down easily.

Oklahoma City Thunder 4, Los Angeles Clippers 2

3. Dallas Mavericks vs. 7. Memphis Grizzlies

As we learned last year, don't bet against Dirk Nowitzki in the postseason.

Western Conference Finals

As we learned last year, don't bet against Dirk Nowitzki in the postseason. But at some point, you have to set aside that logic and now is that time.

After a grueling regular season and two playoff series, the Dallas Mavericks ancient roster is going to be struggling for breath up and down the court. On the other hand, the Oklahoma City Thunder are an incredibly young team that will have fresh legs even this deep into the postseason.

Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook are both incredible talents while Serge Ibaka and James Harden aren't too far behind. Other than Dirk Nowitzki, the Mavs don't have anyone quite on that level.

NBA Finals

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1. Miami Heat vs. 1. Oklahoma City Thunder

The Miami Heat are simply the most talented team in the league. LeBron James and Dwyane Wade are the two best players in the league and they're both still in their prime. Kevin Durant may be a close third, but this won't be the year that he takes over as the best the NBA has the offer.

Russell Westbrook is going to be the X-factor in this matchup, but even if he can torch Mario Chalmers, he won't be able to be quite as effective against the stellar Heat team defense, especially with the additions of Shane Battier and the surprisingly in-shape Eddy Curry.

The Thunder are one of the only teams that can truly test the Miami Heat, but even they won't be able to knock them down a peg this season.

Miami is going to be one step closer to the bold prediction the trio made before their first season together started.

I'm sorry Dan Gilbert, but your prediction about the Cleveland Cavaliers winning a title before LeBron is going to be invalidated this season.

NBA Finals MVP

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If the Miami Heat win the title, it's either going to be Dwyane Wade or LeBron James taking home MVP honors.

This year, it's going to be James.

The best player on the team, James, is already fed up with the hatred he's been receiving ever since The Decision. He's going to be on a mission from start to finish and won't be willing to accept anything less than an incredible performance during the NBA Finals.

Regular Season MVP

After Derrick Rose won the MVP last season, two things were proven. First, a player could rise from stardom but not superstardom and win the award. Second, a young player could win the award.

Kevin Durant is already a superstar but he is still young. This is his year to become the NBA's newest MVP.

After his failure to learn that he needs to take over the game in the fourth quarter and not defer to Russell Westbrook, Durant will take the hint and become the unquestioned alpha male in Oklahoma City.

Defensive Player of the Year

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Dwight Howard has been the Defensive Player of the Year during each of the last three seasons, and there's no reason that's going to change now.

Howard could receive a tough challenge from Serge Ibaka for the award, but the big man for the Orlando Magic is still the premier defender in the league. His ability to turn away shots is unmatched in the NBA, and he's a menace on the defensive glass as well.

If any player has the ability to change the game on the defensive end of the court, it's Howard.

Superman is the only player to ever three-peat in this respect. This year, he'll four-peat and match Ben Wallace and Dikembe Mutomob for the most Defensive Player of the Year awards in a career.

Sixth Man of the Year

This is a tough award to predict because we're not entirely sure who all will spend most of the season coming off the bench.

Playing behind Dirk Nowitzki and Shawn Marion, Lamar Odom seems like a safe pick to win Sixth Man of the Year during the 2011-2012 season.

He'll be playing with a new purpose in a fervent attempt to prove his value to his old club, the Los Angeles Lakers. Odom has a knack for putting up well-rounded stats and he's always been one of the more efficient players in the league.

Most Improved Player

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I've avoided being a homer thus far in these predictions, but my Atlanta Hawks fandom is definitely getting the best of me here.

Jeff Teague proved during the last postseason that he's an incredible talent at the point guard position for the Atlanta Hawks. He couldn't be stopped when he was driving towards the rim during the playoffs and he's going to show off his skills quite a bit more this next season.

His slashing abilities were enough for him to average 5.2 points, 1.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game last season. Those numbers are simply going to pale in comparison to his 2011-2012 stats.

All-Defensive Second Team

Making his 12th All-NBA team, Kobe Bryant will once more live up to his defensive reputation, even if it's not quite as deserved as some people think.

Tyson Chandler

Now that he's in the best system possible for his talents, Tyson Chandler is going to exploit the New York media market and finally get the defensive reputation he truly deserves.

Kevin Garnett

The Boston Celtics power forward has been a mainstay on these All-Defensive teams for over a decade now, but his age is going to push him back to the Second Team.

Joakim Noah

The long-haired former Florida Gator is a menace in the paint on the defensive end of the court. With endless reserves of energy, Noah will not rest until he validates his spot on last year's All-Defensive Second Team with another selection.

Josh Smith

The new slimmed-down Josh Smith is going to be a menace on defense for the Atlanta Hawks this season. He's already the youngest player to reach quite a few blocked shots milestones, and there's no reason that won't continue in 2011-2012.

All-Defensive First Team

He's going to be the Defensive Player of the Year. Of course, he belongs here.

Serge Ibaka

Serge Ibaka is going to block shots. Then he's going to block more shots. Then he's going to block even more shots. And then he's going to block even more shots still.

LeBron James

The most versatile defender in the league, LeBron James can legitimately guard any position on the court. He's a lockdown defensive player who has a flair for the dramatic run-down blocks.

Chris Paul

The Los Angeles Clippers point guard still won't regain his former title of "best defensive floor general in the league," but he will steal the ball often enough and start enough fast breaks that he'll earn a nod on the First Team after a two-year absence.

Rajon Rondo

The Boston Celtics point guard has gained a reputation as the best defensive guard in the NBA and it's for a good reason. He'll back it up with third-straight first team nod.